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FOXBORO, Mass. -- Rashaan Melvin wasn't gone from the New England Patriots for long.

The cornerback signed to the Patriots' practice squad Thursday after being released Tuesday and clearing waivers Wednesday. It appears the Patriots released cornerback Chris Greenwood from the practice squad to make room for Melvin.

The Patriots signed Greenwood to the practice squad last month.

Melvin was claimed by the Patriots off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens in October. He played in eight games for the Patriots, recording six tackles. He also recovered an onside kick in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here is the Patriots' updated practice squad:

OL Chris Barker
WR Chris Harper
WR Austin Hill
FB Joey Iosefa
LB Eric Martin
CB Rashaan Melvin
OL Keavon Milton
DT Kelcy Quarles
DB Brock Vereen
OL Torrian Wilson

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